Abbreviation for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. HER2 is expressed by, and involved in the growth of, some cancer cells. For example, a minority of breast cancers express HER2 protein. Also called c-erbB-2.

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human epidermal growth factor receptor 2: a protein occurring in excessive amounts on the surface of tumour cells in highly malignant forms of breast cancer. It acts as a receptor for epidermal growth factor, which influences the growth and proliferation of the tumour.

HER2 — human epidermal growth factor receptor 2: a protein occurring in excessive amounts on the surface of tumour cells in highly malignant forms of breast cancer. It acts as an epidermal growth factor receptor, which influences the growth and… … The new mediacal dictionary

HER2/neu — (also known as ErbB 2, gene|ERBB2) stands for Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2 and is a protein giving higher aggressiveness in breast cancers. It is a member of the ErbB protein family, more commonly known as the epidermal growth factor… … Wikipedia

human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 — HER2/neu. A protein involved in normal cell growth. It is found in high levels on some breast cancer cells. Also called HER2/neu and c erbB 2 … English dictionary of cancer terms